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Backing for a king quilt

A typical king quilt is 108" x 108". Its back needs to be 116" x 116": 9 3/4 yd of 42" fabric as 3 panels 116" long seamed lengthwise. Change the size below if yours is different.

42" quilting cotton

9 3/4 yd

3 panels 116" long, seamed lengthwise, for a 116" x 116" back

108" wide backing

Too big

one piece, no seams

Batting

116" x 116"

4" extra on every side